Police Blotter: Criminal mischief in Madison; sawed off shotgun in Long Valley

HACKETTSTOWN

? On Sunday, Renalynn Cerza, 31, of Great Meadows, was arrested on a $255 Mansfield Twp municipal court criminal warrant. Cerza posted the bail and was released.

? On Sunday, Melody Ray, 49, of Hackettstown, was arrested on a $200 Mansfield Twp municipal court criminal warrant. Ray posted the bail and was released.

? On Saturday, Peter Stimpson, 22, of Mansfield, was arrested on an $81 Mansfield municipal court traffic warrant. Stimpson posted the bail and was released.

? On Friday, Carlos Melo, 43, of Hackettstown, was arrested on a municipal court traffic warrant. Melo was released pending a court appearance.

? On Friday, Michael Mackin, 53, of Washington, was arrested on an $81 Mansfield municipal court traffic warrant. Mackin was released pending a court appearance.

? At 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 20, police took a report of a theft that occurred from an apartment on Arthur Terrace. The ensuing investigation determined that David Evans Jr., 30, of Hackettstown, stole a child's kitchen play set which belonged to his mother and returned it to Walmart in exchange for a gift card worth $96.26. On Dec. 26, police officers went to serve a complaint summons on Evans and Wendy Hageasen, 46, of Hackettstown, tried to hide him in a back bedroom closet in an attempt to hinder his apprehension. Evans was charged with theft and Hageasen was charged with hindering apprehension. Both were released pending a court appearance.

? At 12:18 a.m. on Saturday, an officer observed a vehicle travelling on Route 57 with a malfunctioning headlight. The officer then initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle on Route 182. While the officer was talking to the driver, who was identified as David Seidel, 59, of Blairstown, he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. The officer also located a partially consumed bottle of vodka inside the vehicle. The driver was unable to perform the field sobriety tests so he was charged with driving while intoxicated, having an open container of alcohol, careless driving, failure to inspect and maintenance of lamps. Seidel was released pending a court appearance.

? At 6:09 a.m. on Dec. 28, an officer observed a vehicle speeding on West Stiger Street so he initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle at 80 Main St. While the officer was talking to the driver, Timothy Clayton, 28, of Hackettstown, and detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The ensuing investigation determined that Clayton had under 50 grams of suspected marijuana in a Marlboro cigarette box and a black/green glass pipe with suspected burnt marijuana residue. Clayton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, paraphernalia inside a motor vehicle, speeding and having no motor vehicle insurance. Timothy was released pending a court appearance.

? At 11 p.m. on Dec. 23, police responded to the 200 block of Main Street in reference to a large party. Through an investigation it was determined that Osbin Mejia-Salazar, 21, of Hackettstown, hosted a party with alcohol in a public mall at the 200 block of Main Street. Osbin also used a rope to tie off the front door of the mall to prevent police from entering. While the officers were on scene, Henry Martinez-Perez, 21, of Hackettstown, was intoxicated in public and would not comply with police orders to disperse. Martinez-Perez also pushed a person who was walking. Mejia-Salazar was charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with an official. Martinez-Perez was charged with disorderly conduct. Both were released pending a court appearance.

? At 2:15 p.m. on Friday, police responded to the area of Pleasant View Road for a report of suspicious activity. When officers arrived on location they observed a male talking to a female. The male was identified as Shilot Francois, 21, of Orange, and he was soliciting for a group called "Empire Solutions." Francois was talking to residents about getting damage to their houses fixed. While the officers were attempting to verify a warrant on Francois, the suspect fled on foot but was caught after a brief chase. Francois was charged with hindering apprehension, soliciting without a permit, resisting arrest and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. Francois also had a $500 Livingston municipal court criminal warrant. Francois was unable to post the bail and was then turned over to the Livingston Police.

? At 6:33 p.m. on Saturday, an officer intiated a traffic stop with a vehicle after it allegedly made an illegal turn at a traffic signal. The officer approached the vehicle and spoke to the driver who was identified as Thomas Gissubel, 46, of Allamuchy. The driver handed the officer an identification stating "International Diplomatic Driving Permit" and told the officer that he was a diplomat and used the card to drive in other countries. Through an investigation it was determined that the identification was not issued by a federal, state or local government agency. Gissubel did have an expired drivers license and was was charged with exhibiting false document as a proof of ID, improper turn at a traffic signal and having a suspended license. Thomas posed the 10 percent option on the $5,000 bail and was released pending a court appearance.

? At 9:42 p.m. on Friday, an officer observed a passenger in a vehicle open the door and then close it. The officer then initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle on Mall Drive. When the officer walked up to the passenger the officer observed the passenger grinding his teeth and noted that his pupils were dilated. The officer got the passenger Daniel Bitondo, 23, of Stanhope, out of the vehicle and observed white powder under his nose. The ensuing investigation determined that Bitondo had a bag of suspected cocaine and two bags with suspected marijuana. Bitondo was charged with possession of suspected cocaine and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. Bitondo was released pending a court appearance.

? At 1:43 a.m. on Saturday, an officer doing a business check at 80 Main St. walked by a vehicle and detected the odor of marijuana. The vehicle then backed out of the parking spot in an attempt to leave the scene. The officer then ordered the vehicle to stop and identified the driver as Joshua Correll, 22, of Oxford. The ensuing investigation determined that Correll had in his possession a bag of suspected marijuana and three pipes with suspected burnt marijuana residue. Correll was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, being under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated and CDS in a motor vehicle. He was later released pending a court appearance.

? At 10:39 p.m. on Dec. 23, an officer observed a vehicle traveling on Route 182 with a view obstruction. The officer then initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle on Shelley Drive. While the officer was talking to the driver, Corey Snover, 18, of Hackettstown, he detected the odor of raw marijuana. The ensuing investigation determined that Corey and a 17-year-old male passenger from Allamuchy had a small zip lock baggie containing suspected marijuana, multicolored glass pipe and a multi-colored glass bowl. Snover was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and CDS in a motor vehicle and obstructed view. The 17 year-old was charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were released pending a court appearance.

HOPATCONG

? On Tuesday, Officer Anthony Cirri stopped a vehicle on Lakeside Boulevard because it had a light out. When he approached the vehicle, he could smell the odor of burnt marijuana and the ensuing investigation led to the arrests of Lauren Dunne, 21, of Ledgewood, who was the driver and had a pipe with maijuana residue in it in her vehicle. She was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of paraphernalia, possession of CDS in a vehicle and having a light out on her vehicle. Katherine Maldonado, 22, of Hopatcong, was charged with possession of a CDS and possession of paraphernalia for possessing a pipe with marijuana residue in it that was found in her purse. Edward Rameriz, 22, of Succasunna, was charged with possession of a CDS and possession of paraphernalia for having a marijuana grinder in his pocket.

MADISON

? The Detective Bureau is investigating a rash of criminal mischief incidents that occurred in the North Street and South Street areas including tires were slashed during the evening hours on Dec. 29. The tires appear to have been slashed with a knife. Anyone having information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the Madison Police Department, 973-593-3000.

? At 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sgt. Sean Plumstead stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on Park Avenue. Plumstead detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the breath of the driver and located open bottles of liquor inside of the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the driver and two passengers had allegedly consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, underage driving while intoxicated, and speeding. The other two juveniles were taken into custody and released pending a follow up investigation by the juvenile detective. All juveniles were turned over to their parents pending court.

? At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Officer Stephanie Corrao arrested Nicholas Santos, 20, of Bloomingdale. Corrao, along with Officer Kevin Boone, took custody of Santos at the New Jersey State Police barracks in Bloomfield. Santos was arrested earlier that morning by the State Police on the strength of an active Madison warrant for $350. Following processing, Santos was released on bail, pending a court appearance.

SPARTA

? At 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, a Sparta man was arrested after he failed to obey a police officer's direction following a disturbance at a local restaurant. Police were dispatched to the Mohawk House to investigate a fight in progress. Upon their arrival the parties had been separated and the subsequent investigation revealed that the fight had occurred when Adam Houk, 23, of Morganton, N.C. allegedly acted inappropriately toward two adult females that were leaving the restaurant. Nathaniel Wittner, 24, of Sparta, took exception to Houk's behavior and a brief fist fight ensued. Wittner and Houk suffered minor injuries and declined any medical assistance at the scene. All the parties had been separated and police were in the process of getting everyone on their way when Wittner again became combative and disorderly. After refusing to obey several commands from Officer Frank Schomp, he was placed under arrest. The rest of the crowd was dispersed without further incident. Wittner was charged with one count of disorderly conduct and released several hours later on his own recognizance.

? At 2:02 p.m. on Tuesday, several citizens dialed 911 to report a vehicle being operated recklessly on Center Street. It was reported that the vehicle collided with another vehicle and fled the scene without stopping. Officer CJ Grauerholz arrived on scene and spoke to the victim and several eyewitnesses. The subsequent investigation revealed that the victim was lawfully backing his 2010 Honda CRV into a parking space near Panera Bread. A 2006 beige Cadillac was traveling north on Center Street at an unsafe speed when it struck the left front of the Honda, causing moderate damage to the car. The operator did not report any injuries at that time. The Cadillac then fled the scene at a high rate of speed, exiting right onto Woodport Road and traveling north. The operator of the vehicle was identified by eyewitnesses as Lois N. Drinkard, 66, of Sparta. The vehicle was located a short time later at a Sparta residence. The vehicle had sustained heavy front passenger side damage and there was engine fluids leaking in the driveway. Drinkard denied striking another vehicle and insisted she had struck a snow bank. Drinkard was charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and failure to report an accident.

WASHINGTON TWP.

? On Dec. 10, Cpl. David Marut responded to a hit and run accident at 127 Bartley Road. The homeowner indicated that a green Subaru wagon had traveled across his front lawn and sideswiped two trees before fleeing the scene. The vehicle was soon located by Officer Susan Gilligan at a private residence on Fairview Avenue. Further investigation revealed Patrick Mackewicz, 31, of Long Valley, was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident. A consent search of the vehicle and Mackewicz's bedroom, where he was located, yielded a cache of drug paraphernalia and sawed-off shotgun. All contraband was seized and Mackewicz was charged with the following motor vehicle violations: careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident. Mackewicz was also charged with the following criminal offenses: possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a sawed-off shotgun.

? At 12:51 a.m. on Dec. 25, Officer Susan Gilligan, Officer Michael Thompson and Cpl. David Marut responded to a residence on Spring Lane in reference to a "hit and run" motor vehicle accident. The homeowner indicated that a white Volkswagon had traveled down his driveway and struck his two parked cars. The driver, later identified as Thomas McBride, 29, of Long Valley, attempted to flee the driveway but was unable to due to the damage sustained to his vehicle and the snowy road conditions. Instead, Mr. McBride fled the scene on foot and was located at his residence on a short time later. His vehicle was impounded and McBride was charged with careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident.

? At 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 28, Officer Michael Thompson observed a black Ford ranger parked and occupied in the lot of Patriots Plaza. Thompson spoke to the occupants and detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed the occupants; Gerardo Antoniello, 20, of Long Valley, and Henry Vansolkema, 19, of Long Valley, were in possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. Both subjects were charged with possession of marijuana (under 50 Grams) released with a pending court date.

? At 3:54 p.m. on Dec. 16, Officer Michael Thompson stopped a silver Chevrolet on East Ave after observing the vehicle cross onto the shoulder of the roadway while traveling on Route 46 West. Upon speaking with the driver, Christopher Hagensen, 24, of Saylorsberg, Pa., Thompson detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed Hagensen was in possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. Hagensen was charged with possession of marijuana (under 50 Grams) and later released with a pending court date.

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Police Blotter: Criminal mischief in Madison; sawed off shotgun in Long Valley

On Sunday, Renalynn Cerza, 31, of Great Meadows, was arrested on a $255 Mansfield Twp municipal court criminal warrant. Cerza posted the bail and was released.

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